Description
Bourbon cinnamon roasted butternut squash adds maple sweetness, warm spice, and a splash of bourbon to caramelized squash. Rustic, elegant, and perfect for fall meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasting Vegetables:
- 1 medium butternut squash
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a toasty 400F to prepare for roasting the squash.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and tumble in 1 medium butternut squash that you’ve carefully peeled and diced into uniform cubes.
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons bourbon over the squash chunks to add rich flavor complexity.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper across the squash.
- Use your hands to gently massage and coat every single squash piece with the seasoning mixture until each cube glistens evenly.
- Transfer the seasoned squash to a large baking sheet, spreading the pieces in a single layer with some breathing room between them.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 400F oven and roast for precisely 25-30 minutes, watching for golden caramelized edges and tender centers.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven when the squash looks beautifully bronzed and smells fragrant with bourbon and cinnamon.
- Let the roasted squash rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle and intensify.
Notes
- Choose a fresh, firm butternut squash with smooth skin and no soft spots for the best flavor and texture.
- Cut squash into uniform cubes to ensure even roasting and prevent some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
- For a gluten-free version, verify that your bourbon is certified gluten-free, as some brands might have trace gluten contamination.
- Swap bourbon with apple juice or apple cider for a non-alcoholic alternative that still adds depth and sweetness to the roasted squash.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg